San Ching Tian Temple
南清殿
One of the largest Taoist temples in Southeast Asia, completed in 2000, with red walls, gold roofs, and finely carved dragon pillars, dedicated to the Three Pure Ones.
San Ching Tian Temple is located in the Crown Villa area on the northern outskirts of Miri. It was built by local Chinese community members and completed in 2000, covering about 1.6 hectares. The halls use traditional Chinese palace architecture, with carved stone and glazed tiles imported from China. In front of the halls are finely carved stone dragon pillars and a Taiji plaza. The main hall honors the Taoist Three Pure Ones. Incense is especially busy during Chinese New Year and other major festivals, and the temple is lit up at night. Entry is free. Visitors should remain quiet inside the halls and dress respectfully.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Piasau Nature Reserve
- Miri City Fan
- Petroleum Museum Miri
- Canada Hill & Grand Old Lady
- Tua Pek Kong Temple, Miri
- Tamu Muhibbah
- Marina Bay Miri
- Luak Bay Esplanade